Operation Manual

2 Remove the brush head from the handle and
rinse the brush head connection at least once a
week with warm water (Fig. 10).
Charger
1 Unplug the charger before you clean it.
2 Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface of the
charger.
Storage
- If you are not going to use the Sonicare for an
extended period of time, unplug the charger, clean it
and store it in a cool and dry place away from direct
sunlight.
- You can store a brush head on the brushing head
holder at the back of the charger.
Replacement
Brush head
- Replace Sonicare brush heads every 3 months to
achieve optimal results.
- Use only Sonicare For Kids replacement brush heads.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 11).
- The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances
that may pollute the environment. Always remove
the battery before you discard and hand in the
appliance at an ofcial collection point. Dispose of
the battery at an ofcial collection point for batteries.
If you have trouble removing the battery, you can
also take the appliance to a Philips service centre.
The staff of this centre will remove the battery for
you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe
way (Fig. 12).
Removing the rechargeable battery
Please note that this process is not reversible.
To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a at-head
(standard) screwdriver.
Observe basic safety precautions when you follow the
procedure below. Be sure to protect your eyes, hands,
ngers and the surface on which you work.
1 To deplete the rechargeable battery of any
charge, remove the handle from the charger, switch
on the Sonicare and let it run until it stops. Repeat
this step until you can no longer switch on the
Sonicare.
2 Insert a screwdriver into the slot located in the
bottom of the handle and turn anticlockwise until
you see a gap between the bottom cap and the
handle. (Fig. 13)
3 Insert the screwdriver into the gap and pry
the bottom cap out of the handle (Fig. 14).
4 Hold the handle upside down and push down on
the shaft to release the internal components of the
handle (Fig. 15).
5 Insert the screwdriver under the circuit board, next
to the battery connections, and twist to break the
connections. Remove the circuit board and pry the
battery from the plastic carrier (Fig. 16).
Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.
com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre
in your country (you nd its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no Consumer
Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips
dealer.
Guarantee restrictions
The terms of the international guarantee do not cover
the following:
- Brush heads
- Interchangeable panels
- Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, alterations
or unauthorised repair
- Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches,
abrasions, discolouration or fading
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